US Health Care Costs

Dch Regional Medical Center

809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · (205) 759-7111

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$27what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$6.1Mnet income, all sources
−11.5%margin on patient care alone
$32.9Mcost of charity care (5.9% of costs)
$23.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
472beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending September 2024.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Heart failure, with major complications 291303$29,461$11,385
Sepsis, with major complications 871303$53,208$16,546
Pneumonia, with major complications 193128$39,011$11,634
Lung infection, with major complications 177116$44,126$13,377
Urinary tract infection 69087$18,984$7,606
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06586$27,401$9,135
COPD, with major complications 19084$30,939$10,021
Stomach and digestive disorders 39282$21,356$7,809
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68973$29,686$11,192
Sepsis 87273$24,202$9,345
Anemia and blood disorders 81269$21,063$8,599
Respiratory failure 18968$31,759$10,831
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85366$133,971$40,606
Stroke, with major complications 06460$52,112$16,882
Kidney failure, with complications 68359$24,718$8,538
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37856$24,082$9,299
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30953$21,775$7,913
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48153$43,269$16,589
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64152$20,060$7,786
Kidney failure, with major complications 68251$45,128$14,679
Heart catheterization 28749$27,286$9,526
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64046$29,859$11,499
Heart stent 32245$58,231$15,926
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30843$35,310$10,849
Pneumonia, with complications 19442$23,875$8,179
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98142$76,958$32,923
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69840$36,652$14,450
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69934$21,463$9,289
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81133$53,162$11,813
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37732$64,231$16,428
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28631$38,207$17,100
Fainting 31231$28,028$8,293
Diabetes, with complications 63831$17,511$8,849
Bowel surgery, with complications 33030$75,250$20,122
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60330$20,479$8,365
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32129$81,000$24,414
Irregular heartbeat 31028$12,922$5,828
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32928$166,556$40,089
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52226$47,385$17,153
Back problems (no surgery) 55226$25,971$8,694
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48025$66,175$23,288
Diabetes, with major complications 63725$33,920$12,109
Seizures with Mcc 10024$58,784$18,047
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48224$36,500$14,112
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22923$76,119$22,663
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39323$34,368$12,563
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17522$33,553$11,817
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20822$100,063$25,989
Seizures 10121$20,332$9,147
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25321$43,741$20,875
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19120$24,743$8,244
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 26420$102,799$34,160
Other digestive problems, with complications 39420$23,895$9,191
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87020$175,866$50,074
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27419$72,996$25,692
Heart attack, with major complications 28019$28,303$13,107
Chest pain 31319$15,329$7,191
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38919$19,191$7,965
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39119$27,995$11,503
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67319$49,291$27,322
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85419$46,911$16,087
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25218$55,268$24,507
High blood pressure 30518$16,788$7,151
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31418$32,457$17,086
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 22817$89,470$37,416
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31517$22,137$8,720
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41717$70,728$20,064
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65917$52,014$20,227
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06916$23,578$7,511
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 20716$181,504$54,283
Lung infection, with complications 17815$20,920$8,737
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66014$39,868$11,499
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67414$38,543$17,990
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07013$44,087$17,269
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30313$13,894$6,349
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$56,070$13,733
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44513$31,499$8,475
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66113$25,223$9,343
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91913$39,418$13,829
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06612$20,082$7,204
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$25,566$9,906
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20212$17,621$9,499
Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc 68412$14,487$6,494
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90712$92,663$26,255
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08211$47,205$18,526
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27011$100,112$33,631
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27111$62,077$29,167
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29211$14,779$7,631
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49311$63,049$18,429
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56311$35,117$10,159
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89711$28,327$7,932
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98211$61,456$19,068

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